Overview

Institute for the Humanities / Institute for the Humanities is located in Norfolk, VA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Cultural and human geography
Master of Arts (MA)	Visual studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Philosophy and religious studies
(Certificate)	Social justice and entrepreneurship
(Certificate)	Arts and entrepreneurship
Master of Arts (MA)	Cultural studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Media and popular culture studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Gender and sexuality studies
Master of Arts (MA)	World cultures
(Certificate)	Health, communication and culture

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional Project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27

Applied

26

Accepted

22

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 15th	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	November 15th	Not reported	No
Summer deadline	April 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$9,000

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

33

Total Graduate Students

6%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.06%
Black or African American	24.24%
White or Caucasian	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	6.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	9.09%
Unknown	3.03%

Gender

Male (27%)

Female (72%)

Faculty

2

Total faculty

Full-time - 1

Part-time - 1

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Media studies, cultural studies, gender studies, American literature, philosophy, art history, cultural geography
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 3041 Batten Arts and Letters Building
Norfolk, VA  23529
United States

Contact Dr. Avi D. Santo
Graduate Program Director
Email: humgpd@odu.edu
Phone: 757-683-3719
Fax: 757-683-6191

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